Fall 2023

• September 7: Add/drop deadline (at 9:00 PM)
• October 7 - 10: Fall Break (No classes)
• October 27 - 29: Parent & Family Weekend
• November 22 - 26: Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
• December 8: Last day of classes
• December 11 - 20: Reading period and finals

The Longest Table: Sept 6, 4:30 PM

The Gephardt Institute hosts WashU’s first The Longest Table event on Mudd Field. RSVP now through Gephardt Institute or walk in to join hundreds of students for food and conversation on civics!



WashU’s Annual Civic Engagement Fair: Sept 13, 4:00 PM

Meet dozens of student groups that focus on civic action, service, social justice, identity/affinity, and more—with sweet treats and live music. It will take place at South 40 Clocktower and more information can be viewed through Gephardt Institute.

Symphony on the South 40: Sept 18, 5:30 PM

This special collaboration will take place outside on the South 40 (near Bear's Den). Members of the St. Louis Symphony will follow a string ensemble comprised of WashU Music students.

With Fall Welcome behind you and your semester at WashU just beginning, we want to highlight a few upcoming programs and events to keep an eye on and also provide you some resources to aid your transition into college academics. Check out the Exchange Experience for links to free excursions and programs, on-and off-campus.

Parent & Family Weekend | October 27 - 29, 2023

Parent & Family Weekend is a great opportunity to reconnect with your family by showing them your favorite study spot or coffee shop on campus, exploring St. Louis attractions, catching a WashU Bears football game, and more.

If your family plans on joining us for Parent & Family Weekend, encourage them to view the schedule of events, purchase tickets and t-shirts, and plan their visit.

Transfer & Exchange Student Mentors (TXSMs)

You have already been introduced to your TXSMs. However, we want to remind you of their presence during your first year at WashU. The next semester or year will be one of growth and adjustment. Throughout this time, your TXSMs will serve as your academic and personal mentors, introduce you to certain WashU traditions, and help you adjust to the academic culture of your new home.

Every other week, your TXSMs will spend an hour and a half (TXSMs hours) in the Danforth University Center (DUC) Fun Room answering questions about academic deadlines (e.g., add/drop, course registration, etc.), helping you find involvement opportunities on campus, and making connections with you and your peers. Check for communication from your TXSM for the time and date of your next TXSM hours.

We encourage you to attend TXSM hours and get to know your TXSMs, as they can be a helpful resource for you.

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPS) offers a wide range of group therapy experiences to meet the diverse needs of our students. Individual therapy tends to be the go-to for mental health support; however, group therapy is an equally effective source of support - and in some cases even more effective. The power of group therapy lies in the relationships, which are built on mutual curiosity and shared vulnerability. Consider signing up for group therapy this semester.

Bear Bucks can be used as a purchasing option at on-campus establishments, campus stores and to conveniently pay for orders from any Grubhub merchant nationwide, via pick-up and delivery through the Grubhub app. Simply log in to Atrium Connect to establish your account, load funds, and track your spending.  When you sign up for Grubhub+ Student, you'll get unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders through graduation with your free Grubhub+ Student membership free for WashU students.

Handshake is a career management platform to help you discover new career options as well as find internship and job opportunities. You’ll also use it to learn about events and programs on campus, network, connect with employers, and more.

We encourage you to set up your Handshake profile right away! The system will alert you to opportunities based on your interests and preferences. The Center for Career Engagement website has links to videos to help you get started.